Nandrolone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈnan.dɹə.ləʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nandrolone is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A semisynthetic anabolic steroid C₁₈H₂₆O₂ derived from testosterone that is used in the form of its ester derivatives medically especially to treat anemia associated with kidney disease and illicitly (as by athletes and bodybuilders) to increase muscle mass.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A semisynthetic anabolic steroid C₁₈H₂₆O₂ derived from testosterone that is used in the form of its ester derivatives medically especially to treat anemia associated with kidney disease and illicitly (as by athletes and bodybuilders) to increase muscle mass.
Word Forms
- nandrolones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nadrolone, norethandrolone, normethandrone, oxandrolone, mestanolone, methandrostenolone.
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